State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF
State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (AMEX: ULST) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $40.25 (about ₹3,864 a unit) as of 30 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.2% and holds 288 securities. Indian residents can buy ULST through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$40.24
Today's high
$40.27
52 week low
$40.20
52 week high
$40.72
ULST opened at $40.25, closed previously at $40.24, and has traded between $40.20 and $40.72 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF aims to generate current income for investors, while steadfastly upholding capital preservation and offering readily available daily liquidity. This objective is met through a strategic allocation to high-quality, short-duration investments. Overseen by the State Street Active Fixed Income Team, the fund takes a proactive management approach. It strategically incorporates slightly longer-dated securities than typical cash instruments, striving to achieve a superior total return compared to traditional cash vehicles, without sacrificing its conservative risk profile.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.2%
Assets (AUM)
$514.2M
Holdings
288
NAV
$40.25
Avg. volume
65.35K
1-year price change
-1.09%
5-year price change
-0.48%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
ULST holds 288 securities in total. These 10 are 48.5% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy ULST from India
Indian residents can buy ULST units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search ULST and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ULST, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in ULST from India
Trading and taxes when buying ULST from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the ULST price today?
State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF (ULST) last traded at $40.25 on NYSE Arca, as of 30 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM ET. That is ₹3,864 a unit at the 30 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does ULST trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is ULST, and what does it cost to hold?
State Street Ultra Short Term Bond ETF manages about $514.2M. Its expense ratio is 0.2% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2013.
What are ULST's largest holdings?
The top three are US TREASURY N/B 02/27 4.125 (12.6%), TREASURY BILL 10/26 0.00000 (7.8%) and SSI US GOV MONEY MARKET CLASS (6.5%). ULST's 10 largest positions make up 48.5% of the fund.
Does ULST pay dividends?
Yes. ULST is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on ULST taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of ULST?
Yes. You can buy ULST by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has ULST performed?
ULST's price is down 1.1% over the past year and down 0.5% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.